Coca-Cola says fewer people are eating dinner out, and it's hurting sales of its drinks

• Some diners are eating out less often — and it's hitting Coca-Cola's sales in North America.
• There's been "some softness in away-from-home channels," CEO James Quincey told investors.
• Coca-Cola has been working with restaurants to market combo meals and boost sales, he said.

Coca-Cola says it's feeling the strain as fewer penny-pinching diners eat out.

CEO James Quincey told investors on Tuesday that there had been "some softness in away-from-home channels" in North America.

Lower-income diners are eating at restaurants less frequently, but when they do dine out, they're looking for combo deals, he said.